What ICPR Junior College does

ICPR Junior College (legal entity Instituto Comercial de Puerto Rico, Inc.) is a privately held, MSCHE-accredited post-secondary educational institution founded on September 2, 1946 in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. It serves students seeking associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, professional certificates, and continuing education across five physical campuses (Hato Rey, Mayagüez, Arecibo, Manatí, plus a Bayamón extension center) and the "ICPR A Distancia" online platform restricted to Puerto Rico residents. The catalog spans roughly 20+ programs concentrated in healthcare-adjacent fields (Medical Sonography, Nursing, Pharmacy Technician, Dental Technology, Medical Billing), culinary arts and gastronomy, criminal investigation and forensic sciences, computer repair, and digital marketing, plus a single bachelor's program in cardiovascular and musculoskeletal sonography and a continuing education unit covering CDA, CPR, food safety, and other workforce credentials.

The institution's revenue model is tuition-driven and per-term, supported by Title IV federal student aid (Pell Grants, FSEOG, federal student loans, federal school code 011940), VA education benefits for active military and veteran beneficiaries, institutional scholarships administered through the Fundación ICPR Junior College (established 1995), and short-cycle continuing education fees. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer with an open-enrollment admissions policy, supported by a toll-free hotline (1-877-751-ICPR), campus-based admissions officers, the MY ICPR self-service enrollment portal, and organic social presence on Facebook and Instagram. Underlying technology is largely undifferentiated: a Moodle LMS for distance education, Microsoft SharePoint for internal operations, Spiceworks for IT ticketing, and the SIMTICS and OPUS Volutracer ultrasound simulators for sonography training. No AI/ML capabilities or proprietary software products are disclosed.

ICPR is governed by President/CEO Dra. Olga E. Rivera (appointed March 2005), with per-campus directors, an Institutional Faculty Advisory Committee established in 2003, and an MSCHE-accreditation reaffirmation completed in 2022. Ownership has remained independent since founding, with no institutional investor, parent company, or public equity involvement disclosed. Online program delivery was authorized in 2020-2021, and the institution's most recent product launches (the online Associate Degree in Medical Sonography Sciences and the unique Associate Degree in Business Administration with Coordination in Health Services and Medical Billing) date to September 2021. The institution describes itself as celebrating 80 years of transforming lives as of 2026.

Name

ICPR Junior College

Legal name

Instituto Comercial de Puerto Rico, Inc.

Website

https://icprjc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ICPR Junior College is a privately held, MSCHE-accredited Puerto Rican post-secondary institution offering associate degrees, one bachelor's, professional certificates, and continuing education across five campuses and an online platform restricted to Puerto Rico residents.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education / Postsecondary Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private/Independent Community & Junior Colleges (EDAHADAB), Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD)

Keywords

• Postsecondary education
• Associate degree programs
• Professional certificates
• Healthcare education
• Distance learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Areeiro

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees - Associate Degrees: Revenue from tuition and fees for associate degree programs including Sonography, Nursing, Criminal Investigation, Digital Marketing, Gastronomy, Computer Repair, and Health Services Administration.
2. Tuition and Fees - Professional Certificates: Revenue from professional certificate programs including Pharmacy Technician, Dental Technology, Culinary Arts, Massage Therapy, Medical Coding, and others.
3. Tuition and Fees - Bachelor's Degree: Revenue from Bachelor of Science in Medical Sonography in Cardiovascular and Musculoskeletal program (120 credits, 10 terms).
4. Continuing Education Programs: Revenue from continuing education courses including CDA credentials, CPR certifications, food handling certifications, and professional development workshops.
5. Financial Aid Administration: Institution participates in federal student aid programs (Title IV) including Pell Grants, FSEOG, and federal student loans, enabling access to federal funding for students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ICPR Junior College is a private postsecondary educational institution offering associate degrees, a bachelor's degree in medical sonography, professional certificates, and continuing education courses across five campuses and online in Puerto Rico. Programs span healthcare (nursing, medical sonography, pharmacy technician, dental technology, massage therapy), culinary arts, criminal investigation, digital marketing, computer repair, and business administration, delivered in-person, hybrid, and online via Moodle LMS.

Product overview

ICPR Junior College is a higher education institution offering a multi-product portfolio of educational programs across five campus locations and online in Puerto Rico. The institution operates as a unified educational platform with four main product lines: Bachelor's Degrees (single program in Medical Sonography), Associate Degrees (7 programs including Nursing, Medical Sonography, Gastronomy, Digital Marketing, Criminal Investigation, Computer Repair, and Medical Billing), Professional Certificates (14 programs spanning healthcare, culinary arts, technology, business, and skilled trades), and Online Programs (distance education via Moodle). The institution also maintains a Continuing Education Institute offering non-credit professional development courses including CDA credentials, CPR certifications, and specialized training. Programs are offered in multiple modalities (in-person, hybrid, and online) with clinical practicum requirements for healthcare programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ICPR A DISTANCIA: Distance learning platform using Moodle that provides online and hybrid educational programs for students who prefer remote learning modalities.
• MY ICPR PORTAL
• Instituto de Educación Continua

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Sonography in Cardiovascular and Musculoskeletal A 120-credit bachelor's degree program lasting ten academic terms, providing knowledge, principles, skills and practices governing sonography professions for cardiac, vascular, and musculoskeletal studies.
• Associate Degree in Medical Sonography Sciences Six-semester program (69 credits plus 3 credits) providing knowledge, principles and practices for diagnostic medical sonography professionals.
• Associate Degree in Nursing Sciences Program preparing students for the nursing profession through theoretical courses and clinical experience, meeting Junta Examinadora requirements.
• Associate Degree in Gastronomy Program integrating modern culinary techniques covering Puerto Rican, Latin, international gastronomy, baking principles, and event coordination.
• Associate Degree in Business Administration in Digital Marketing Six-semester program (69 credits) focusing on social media, digital marketing tools, content creation, and traditional marketing integration.
• Associate Degree in Criminal Investigation and Forensic Sciences Six-semester program (69 credits plus 3 Introduction to Student Development credits) covering criminology, forensic investigation, fingerprinting, and accident analysis.
• Associate Degree in Computer Maintenance and Repair Program training students in hardware and software diagnostics, network installation, and computer repair for individual and network configurations.
• Associate Degree in Business Administration with Health Services Coordination and Medical Billing Six-term program (72 credits) unique in Puerto Rico combining administration, health services coordination, and medical billing in one degree.
• Associate Degree in Diagnostic Radiological Technology
• Professional Certificate in Mixology, Bartending and Barismo Three-term program (36 credits) covering mixology, bartending, and barista skills including history, ingredients, preparation techniques, and business aspects.
• Professional Certificate in Pet Grooming Three-term program (36 credits) training students in pet care, grooming techniques, handling, and business development with digital marketing.
• Professional Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding
• Professional Certificate in Commercial Baking and Pastries
• Professional Certificate in Adult Patient Care
• Professional Certificate in Private Detective and Forensic Investigation
• Professional Certificate in Early Education Assistant
• Professional Certificate in Digital Graphic Design and Web Development
• Professional Certificate in Pharmacy Technician
• Professional Certificate in Culinary Arts
• Professional Certificate in Massage Therapist
• Professional Certificate in Dental Technology
• Professional Certificate in Esthetics Specialist
• Professional Certificate in Computer Repair
• Online Programs (Distance Education) Distance education programs available exclusively for Puerto Rico residents, including associate degrees and professional certificates delivered through Moodle platform.
• Continuing Education Institute (Instituto de Educación Continua) Continuing education offerings for professionals including CDA credentials, CPR certifications, food safety management, and AI usage courses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80 years transforming lives in Puerto Rico education
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ICPR Federal Credit UnionminorOthers · 1 January 1950Credit union established during the 1950s as part of institutional growth, providing financial services to the ICPR community.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto RicominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for transfer pathways allowing ICPR Junior College associate degree graduates in Criminal Investigation and Forensic Sciences to continue their education toward higher degrees.
• NUC UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for Nursing and Criminal Investigation/Forensic Sciences programs enabling seamless transfer of credits toward advanced degrees.
• Atenas CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer agreements for Nursing and Medical Sonography programs facilitating continued education for ICPR graduates.
• Escuela Hotelera de Puerto RicominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterlibrary collaboration agreement for shared educational resources and services.
• Council for Professional RecognitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation and collaboration agreement with the Council for Professional Recognition in Washington D.C. for Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preparation. ICPR is an authorized CDA training provider affiliated with the Council.
• Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)coreOthersAccrediting body providing institutional accreditation since 1985, with reaffirmations in 1992, 2007, 2012, and 2018. MSCHE accreditation enables access to federal student aid and ensures academic quality standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Carlos Albizu University: Carlos Albizu University is a private university in Puerto Rico with strengths in psychology, business, education, and health services administration. It is a broader incumbent competing for non-traditional and adult learners in the same Puerto Rico postsecondary market.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico is a major private university with articulation agreements with ICPR. It serves as a transfer destination for ICPR graduates but also competes for the same postsecondary applicant pool in health sciences, criminal investigation, and business administration.
• Universidad del Sagrado Corazón: Universidad del Sagrado Corazón is a private nonprofit Catholic university in San Juan, Puerto Rico, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. It is a broader incumbent serving overlapping student segments in the San Juan metro area with wider degree portfolios.
• Inter American University of Puerto Rico: Inter American University is the largest private university system in Puerto Rico with multiple campuses and broad program offerings. It is a broader incumbent that competes for the same postsecondary applicants but at much greater scale and degree level.

Direct peers

• Universidad del Este (Ana G. Méndez University System): Universidad del Este is a private four-year institution within the Ana G. Méndez system in Puerto Rico offering associate and bachelor's programs. Comparable to ICPR in geographic market and program breadth at the postsecondary credential level.
• EDP University of Puerto Rico: EDP University is a private higher education institution in Puerto Rico offering associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and professional certificates in health sciences, technology, business, and design. It competes directly for the same Title IV-eligible postsecondary student base.
• NUC University: NUC University is a large private postsecondary institution in Puerto Rico and Florida offering associate, bachelor's, and professional certificate programs across healthcare, business, technology, and culinary fields. It is directly comparable as a Title IV-eligible, multi-campus junior college competitor in the same geography.
• Atenas College: Atenas College is a private junior college in Puerto Rico with programs in nursing, sonography, and allied health. It operates articulation agreements with ICPR for transfer pathways, making it a close competitor for the same student pool in healthcare credentials.

Regional players

• National University College (Florida): National University College maintains campuses in Florida in addition to Puerto Rico. It is comparable to ICPR in product offering (associate degrees, certificates, sonography, nursing) but serves a different geography, making it a regional rather than direct competitor.

Others

• Colegio Universitario de San Juan: Colegio Universitario de San Juan is a public two-year postsecondary institution in Puerto Rico. While not a direct for-profit competitor, it serves a comparable associate-degree-seeking population through different funding dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/icprjc

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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